ICT+revision+tools

=ICT Revision Tools=

Main issues arising from the mock exams
"I need more exam practise, and I had problems understanding the questions" "I need to spend more time memorizing facts" "I need to work on my timekeeping during the exam." Effective revision happens **ACTIVELY**. That is, you have to **DO STUFF.**

One way of doing this is by creating revision aids for other people.

In this session you will see some ideas for doing this and get a chance to make and share some of your own. You can choose one of the tasks below, and then publish your results to a blog for everyone to see.

1. Mind Mapping
You will be shown FREEMIND, a mindmapping tools that you can download for free. This is a nice way to show the big picture of an area of knowledge.

URL: [|http://freemind.sourceforge.net]

You can also use an on-line application: [|http://www.mindomo.com]. It's not as fully featured, but means you don't need new software.


 * Task: Use Freemind to map the characters in a books you are studying, and to show their relationships between each other, along with other helpful information.**

2. XtraNormal Animations
URL: [|http://www.xtranormal.com]

This is a very simple piece of web software that allows you to make a movie by typing in a script, choosing characters and camera angles. You could use it to simulate a discussion on a typical exam question, covering key points and arguments.

Demo: []


 * Task: Make an XtraNormal animation to have an argument between two characters, covering key points in a subject where you will be expected to debate something.**

3. Make your own quiz
URL: [|http://www.quizyourfriends.com]

In subjects like Science, you need to be able to memorize a lot of facts. Doing a quiz like the one below will help you. Even better, write your own! Use the topic summaries and revision notes as a guide.

Try this one: http://www.quizyourfriends.com/take-quiz.php?id=0903031802394149&a=1&

There are lots of other quiz generators available on the internet, this is the first one I found...


 * Task: Make a quiz that includes a lot of factual knowledge on a particular subject.**

4. Blog what you have done
When you have made something, share it! Go to [|http://year10studyskills.blogspot.com]and post what you have done. (You may need to email Mr. Holden, on nlhldn@gmail.com, to get added to the permission list).